Nurse Betty (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2000, Nurse Betty is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Neil LaBute, running about 108 minutes. “She's chasing a dream... they're chasing her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What happens when a person decides that life is merely a state of mind? If you're Betty, a small-town waitress and soap opera fan from Fair Oaks, Kansas, you refuse to believe that you can't be with the love of your life just because he doesn't really exist. After all, life is no excuse for not living. Traumatized by a savage event, Betty enters into a fugue state that allows -- even encourages -- her to keep functioning... in a kind of alternate reality.
Who’s in it. Nurse Betty stars Steve Whitmire as Ernie, Eric Jacobson as Bert, Eric Jacobson as Grover and Fran Brill as Prairie Dawn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Nurse Betty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nurse Betty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nurse Betty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nurse Betty (2000)?
- In US, Nurse Betty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nurse Betty worth watching?
- Nurse Betty holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nurse Betty?
- Nurse Betty stars Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Eric Jacobson, Fran Brill and John Tartaglia.
- When was Nurse Betty released?
- Nurse Betty was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.